Anya Das Reviews Developmental Activities; Stresses Local Employment Opportunities and Smart Classrooms

Nuapada, October 15: Nuapada District Collector Anya Das on Thursday visited Khariar Block to review various developmental activities, assess the status of education and healthcare services, and discuss key issues affecting rural communities. During the visit, she interacted with elected representatives, members of women’s Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and officials from various departments, emphasising coordinated efforts to address migrant labour problems and improve essential public services. Addressing the issue of migration, the Collector stressed the need for sustainable solutions to reduce the distress migration of workers from the district. She highlighted the importance of creating livelihood opportunities in rural areas so that eligible workers could earn a living in their home districts by accessing the benefits of various government schemes. She urged departmental officials and Panchayat representatives to work together to ensure effective implementation of welfare programmes and generate sustainable employment opportunities at the grassroots level. During the visit, the Collector inspected the Panchayat market and garden at Khudpej to take stock of the existing facilities and developmental activities. Subsequently, she held discussions with Panchayat representatives, Master Book Keepers (MBKs) and members of women’s Self-Help Groups at the conference hall of the Bhojpur Gram Panchayat office. The discussions focused on addressing migrant labour-related concerns, strengthening rural livelihoods and ensuring that eligible beneficiaries received the benefits of government schemes. The Collector called for better coordination among local representatives and concerned departments to tackle migration-related challenges and promote economic opportunities within rural communities. As part of her review of healthcare facilities, Anya Das visited the Khariar Sub-Divisional Hospital and assessed the healthcare services available there. She emphasised the importance of improving the quality of medical services and ensuring better healthcare facilities for the general public. Education was another key focus of the visit. The Collector inspected Kendriya Vidyalaya, Khariar, where she reviewed the use of smart boards and modern teaching methods in classroom instruction. Stressing the importance of technology-enabled learning, she advised the concerned officials to strengthen smart classroom facilities in government schools and focus on improving the overall quality of education. She also visited Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya at Badi to review the educational facilities and related arrangements. The visit was aimed at reviewing development initiatives and strengthening the delivery of essential services, with particular emphasis on reducing distress migration, expanding rural livelihood opportunities, improving healthcare and promoting technology-based education. Khariar Block Chairperson Pushpanjali Nanda, local Sarpanch Kulamani Naik, an Assistant Engineer, the Child Development Project Officer and other departmental officials were present during the visit.